Laila T Adamu
Summary
Therapist familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Therapist
Silveroaks Behavioral Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
- Helped clients work through emotional and psychological issues in both individual and group therapy sessions.
Program Therapist/Discharge Planner
South Shore Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Communicated with referral providers about new referrals and verified receipt of necessary information prior to arrivals.
- Facilitated timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assisted family or guardian with completion of applications.
- Worked with utilization review to establish prior authorization for timely discharges.
- Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Mental Health Counselor
Saint Mary's And Elizabeth Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
Mental Health Counselor
Loretto Hospital
11.2012 - 05.2017
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
- Ran outpatient clinic serving adult, geriatric, child and adolescent patients.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Jos(school of Postgraduate Studies)
Jos’ Plateau State NigeriaBachelor of Science - Public Administration And Services
University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria Associate of Science - Nursing
UMTH School of Nursing
Maiduguri NigeriaSkills
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Confidentiality Requirements
- Group Activities
- Therapy and Counseling
Sports and traveling
I love to play Basketball
I love traveling to new places (adventurous)
Languages
French
Elementary
Arabic
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The supernatural is the natural not yet explained.
Elbert Hubbard
Timeline
Program Therapist
Silveroaks Behavioral Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
Program Therapist/Discharge Planner
South Shore Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
Mental Health Counselor
Saint Mary's And Elizabeth Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2020
Mental Health Counselor
Loretto Hospital
11.2012 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Jos(school of Postgraduate Studies)
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration And Services
University of Maiduguri
Associate of Science - Nursing
UMTH School of Nursing
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